Iowa REAP Alliance

09/13/2023

The REAP assembly schedule has been posted:

REAP builds communities - how do you want to build yours?

The Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) assemblies, beginning today, are locally led meetings where Iowans can discuss what they'd like to see for Iowa's outdoor recreation, soil and water enhancement, historical resources, land management and more.

REAP grants can provide funding for local projects, benefitting Iowa cities, county and state parks, water quality, habitat improvements, roadside prairies, historical development and conservation education. Since its debut in 1989, nearly $389 million in REAP funds have been awarded. These dollars have enormous community impact, and annual requests for these grants exceeds the available amount by two to three times.

Attendees at REAP assemblies can discuss the program and its impacts and recommend changes. Be sure you attend the right assembly for the region of counties in which you reside, even if a different assembly might be closer to you.

Learn more about REAP and why your input is important: https://www.iowadnr.gov/conservation/reap/reap-public-participation

09/22/2017

2017 REAP Assemblies will be held around Iowa Oct. 4-26. See the schedule here and find out where you can attend your region meeting!

Every two years, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources hosts a series of public meetings to discuss the intracacies of Iowa's REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) program.

04/01/2016

Thanks to Sen. Dick Dearden, a champion of the REAP Program for more than 25 years, for his support of this "investment for the future."

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/2016/03/31/dick-dearden-preserving-resources/82472146/

State Sen. Dick Dearden represents east Des Moines and Pleasant Hill.

02/03/2016

Speaking face-to-face with legislators and showing that there is a broad base of support for a healthy environment is one of the most important ways to help advance programs and policies that protect Iowa’s water, land and air.

11/05/2015

REAP has impacted Region 11 with over $32 million in funding! These funds have contributed to projects that make Iowa's outdoors cleaner, safer, and easier to enjoy--all while preserving the land's integrity for future generations. Support REAP by attending tonight's assembly!

For the next six weeks, INHF will be sharing the impact Iowa’s REAP program has in communities throughout the state. The Iowa DNR is hosting regional REAP Assemblies until Nov. 5, local meetings that allow …

11/04/2015

REAP in Region 17 has contributed to state parks, watershed projects, nature centers, and more. Come support your district at tonight's assembly!

For the next six weeks, INHF will be sharing the impact Iowa’s REAP program has in communities throughout the state. The Iowa DNR is hosting regional REAP Assemblies until Nov. 5, local meetings that allow …

11/03/2015

Nearly $6 million in REAP funding has gone to preserve some of southwestern Iowa's most beautiful spots. See the full impact of REAP in Region 13 at tonight's assembly.

For the next six weeks, INHF will be sharing the impact Iowa’s REAP program has in communities throughout the state. The Iowa DNR is hosting regional REAP Assemblies until Nov. 5, local meetings that allow …

10/29/2015

REAP funding has contributed almost $11 million in Region 2 over the years! Check out what projects they've contributed to, and support your district at tonight's assembly.

For the next six weeks, INHF will be sharing the impact Iowa’s REAP program has in communities throughout the state. The Iowa DNR is hosting regional REAP Assemblies until Nov. 5, local meetings that allow …

10/28/2015

REAP In Your Region: Trout Run Trail, Yellow River State Forest and more. Attend your region's assembly and have an impact on Iowa's land, water and wildlife. http://bit.ly/1HbzY09

For the next six weeks, INHF will be sharing the impact Iowa’s REAP program has in communities throughout the state. The Iowa DNR is hosting regional REAP Assemblies until Nov. 5, local meetings that allow …

10/22/2015

REAP In Your Region: Three Mile Lake, Nine Eagles State Park, Stephens State Forest and more http://bit.ly/1LHUW8S

For the next six weeks, INHF will be sharing the impact Iowa’s REAP program has in communities throughout the state. The Iowa DNR is hosting regional REAP Assemblies until Nov. 5, local meetings that allow …

10/21/2015

REAP In Your Region: Pine Lake State Park, Iowa River Greenbelt, Marietta Sand Prairie and more http://bit.ly/1LLmL3n

For the next six weeks, INHF will be sharing the impact Iowa’s REAP program has in communities throughout the state. The Iowa DNR is hosting regional REAP Assemblies until Nov. 5, local meetings that allow …